ΕΦΟΡΟΣ, εφορος
EPHOROS, ephoros
Sounds Like: EF-or-os
Translations: overseer, a guardian, a superintendent, a magistrate
From the root: ΕΦΟΡΟΣ
Part of Speech: Noun
Explanation: This word refers to an overseer, guardian, or superintendent. It describes someone who has the responsibility of watching over, supervising, or managing something or someone. In ancient Greek contexts, it could refer to a public official, a magistrate, or a person appointed to oversee specific affairs, such as the Ephors in Sparta who were powerful magistrates. It is a compound word formed from 'epi' (upon, over) and 'horao' (to see, to watch).
Inflection: Singular, Nominative, Masculine
Strong’s number: G2182 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ἘΦΟΡΟΙΣ — to the overseers, for the overseers, by the overseers, with the overseers
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